{"product_id":"simply-zesty-oregano-origanum-vulgare","title":"Simply Zesty™ Oregano - Origanum vulgare 'OREG04'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimply Zesty Oregano (\u003cem\u003eOriganum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e 'OREG04') is a very strong flavoured oregano bred by Ozbreed, in which taste tests picked out peppery, minty and citrus tones. It forms a vibrant, mid green groundcover 25cm to 35cm high and 30cm to 40cm wide, and it goes to flower much later than seed grown types, which means a longer harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA very strong, zesty flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed calls it a real breakthrough in herb breeding, with peppery, minty and citrus tones in the taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA longer harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e It goes to flower much later than seed grown oregano, so the leaves stay in good condition for longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant mid green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is bright and even, which makes a pleasing groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spreads into an attractive groundcover, so it also works as an edging plant at the front of a sunny bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends it for cooked dishes, where the strong flavour comes through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in spring, summer or early autumn, in full sun to light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover in the kitchen garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading habit fills a sunny bed edge or the gap beside stepping stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and troughs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, free draining pot suits its dislike of wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends it for cooked dishes because of its strong flavour. It is great in pasta and stews, on meats and potatoes, and on pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Simply Zesty Oregano in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. Oregano is a hardy perennial that suits temperate and Mediterranean gardens and tolerates frost. In humid, wet summers, airflow and drainage matter, so a raised bed or pot is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs well drained soil. Avoid wet feet, which is the main way oregano is lost, particularly in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required, letting the soil dry out between waterings. In spring and autumn, apply a slow release fertiliser if required, or work compost into the soil. If you harvest heavily, give a light application of quick release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick stems as you need them, and cut the clump back by about a third after flowering to keep it compact and produce fresh, tender growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Simply Zesty Oregano in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a size can show as backorder. Order it and we confirm timing with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery strong, with peppery, minty and citrus tones, according to Ozbreed's taste tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does a later flowering matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano leaves are at their best before the plant flowers, so a plant that flowers later gives a longer harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 30cm apart. It reaches 30cm to 40cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67789650690367,"sku":"ORI-VUL-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/simply-zesty-oregano-origanum-vulgare.jpg?v=1792193303","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/simply-zesty-oregano-origanum-vulgare","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}